Kraig Pakulski / Friday, May 8, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Struggling to get a job? Tell us your story By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — On paper, the American job market appears to be on relatively strong ground. Last month, employers hired 115,000 new workers, nearly double what economists forecast. And, at 4.3%, the unemployment rate is still at a historic low. But surveys and other sources of labor market data indicate that Americans are struggling to find a job. For instance, the number of workers who are involuntarily working part-time jobs has been steadily rising while the rate at which employers are hiring new workers has been declining. If you’re in the market for a new job and are experiencing difficulty getting hired, we’d like to hear from you for possible inclusion in an upcoming article. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved. The post Struggling to get a job? Tell us your story appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Canvas Cyberattack Impacts Santa Barbara Schools Next Article Neo-Expressionist Painter Hunt Slonem Makes a Special Appearance in Santa Barbara Print 25 Rate this article: No rating Tags: CNN – Business/Consumer Please login or register to post comments.